Where's Waldo?

Only a few days left to look for Waldo. Lots of really neat Waldos to look at. Check out the info, rules and prize on our Guild blog.

http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com

Summer is Here!

Well, it is summer here in Southern CA. Temps over 100 for days now. We've also got humidty (like the East coasters) which makes it even worse.

We particiapted last week in the Changing Seasons Craft Show. Met new crafters and had a fairly successful show. Next one is mid August and the theme is Halloween and Thanksgiving (already???). I have to get busy on those items so that means fabric shopping, YEAH!

I have included some pictures from our most recent show. A new set up for us. Still some tweaking to do.

Would also like to have you take a look at a couple of great artisians. They have some really neat items.

http://www.artfire.com/users/jewelrybyFyfe

http://www.artfire.com/users/AndreaDesigns

Check Out These Great Shops

Two very talented ladies are featured by their Guilds on Artfire right now. Take few minutes to check out their shops. Some really cute items. Here are a couple of my favorites.

http://www.artfire.com/users/franciebagsetc

http://www.artfire.com/users/Beadlady5

County Fair Entry

Well, it's official. Don submitted his entry form and next week we take the trivet to the Fairplex fairgrounds. He patiently made 197 cuts in this trivet that is a replica of the Rose Window at Notre Dame. The trivet is made from corian and the frame has a stone texture. Here is a pic of his work and the real thing.

We will keep you posted on how it goes. The fair doesn't start until September.

Great Weekend

Had some fun with family and got a little work done too. The move of my work area is about 75% complete. Lots of organizing to do but we were able to stitch out some cute monkey designs for a blanket we are working on.

This week will be jam packed as we get ready for the craft show next week and Don finishes his entry for the LA County Fair. I will be concentrating on getting several blankets and blankies finished.

We have decided to close our Etsy shop (http://janonpensandneedles.etsy.com). Views have dropped off considerably since they made changes related to searches. We will be offering FREE SHIPPING on all purchases. Expect to close the shop by the end of July and will focus our time and post new items in our Arfire shop (http://onpensandneedles.artfire.com). Views there have picked up.

Well, off to work I go but check out some of the great work done here

http://www.artfire.com/users/soyscentual
http://www.artfire.com/users/origamibysisi

New Featured Artfire Shops

Here is the Artfire shop featured 7/1 - 7/3 by "Shops With Less Than Five (5) Sales" Guild. Let's show some support!! She has some great looking items (and she's a fellow Californian).

http://www.artfire.com/users/nothingbutstring